Guidance

Parole Board Information Leaflet for Victims and Survivors

This information leaflet answers common questions victims have about parole and how the Parole Board works.

• From: Parole Board
• Published: 28 June 2026
• Last updated: 13 May 2015 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Parole Board Victims and Survivors Leaflet (June 2026)

PDF, 1.04 MB, 25 pages

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Details

This leaflet should help victims and survivors of crime understand how the Parole Board makes its decisions, what a Victim Personal Statement is and how to submit one. It also explains what Parole Board oral hearings are and aims to help victims decide whether or not they wish to request to observe a hearing.

Published 28 June 2026

Last updated 13 May 2015 — Show all updates

1. 28 June 2026

   First published.